How to travel from Dumfries to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Dover is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries to Dover by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Haymarket, plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Dover

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Dover by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($120) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between Dumfries and Dover is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Dumfries and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Dover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Dover. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

How do I get from Dumfries to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Dover

Transport options from Dumfries to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Haymarket, plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
£240($285)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
£255($300)
every 4 hours835km (519 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 55m
£175($205)
every 3 hours815km (506 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane5h 15m
£190($225)
every 3 hours893km (555 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 25m
£170($200)
every 4 hours911km (566 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
£140($170)
every 4 hours849km (528 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane and bus5h 20m
£140($165)
every 3 hours824km (512 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£175($210)
every 3 hours656km (408 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross7h 40m
£105($120)
3 times a week715km (444 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£115($135)
on demand659km (409 miles)

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Airports near Dover

The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover